XFX 4870 Heatsink Woes - Fan Replacement Q

[ShrimpMan]

I have a XFX 4870 1gb on the way. Should be here tomorrow. I picked it up for $142 shipped brand new, is this a good deal? Here is a link to the card (not where i bought it from):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150436&cm_re=xfx_4870-_-14-150-436-_-Product

After I ordered, I realized this is the revised card with the "poorly" designed heatsink (or so they say) that dumps hot air into the case. I was thinking of taking off the plastic shroud and installing larger 120mm fan (or 2) using zip ties. Has anyone does this before? Would this void the lifetime warranty?

 

[ubernoobie]

it wouldn't void the warranty so it's good to try

 

[apache_lives]

just use rivatuner to raise the ran rpm speeds or set it to auto from there?

 

[orangegator]

Installing a bigger fan will have no affect on hot air being dumped into the case. You need to find a good way to remove hot air from the case.

 

[ShrimpMan]

I have good airflow, I am merely concerned about the heatsink on this particular card not being effective...

Installing a bigger fan will have no affect on hot air being dumped into the case. You need to find a good way to remove hot air from the case.